Indians (Rebellion)

(M. Bowman) (1980)

States that the death of the captain should aleviate the disturbances in the area. (M. Bowman) (1980)

(M. Bowman) (1980)

Carancagnazes have committed many hostilities against the presidio at Bahia and ships on the coast. These events are discussed and a solution arrived at- the total extermination of the Carancaguazes. (D. Coates) (1980)

Passing on letter of information concerning replacement of de Mescieres by de Vogine. Also of unrest among Indian tribes. (D. Coates) (1979)

Reports lack of chaplain and one soldier. Also need for more troops to combat Comanches. (D. Coates) (1979)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Upon hearing about Apache raid which carried off half of Janos horseherd, and Peru's apparently successful pursuit of raiders, O'Conor rather sarcastically tells Peru it is better to protect horses where they are pastured instead of recovering them on run. Demands more details of raid, presidial guard. Related letters, pg.23, pp.31-32. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)